Alfajores de Dulce de Leche

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups dulce de leche
• 1 cup shredded coconut, for coating

Instructions

1. 1Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda.
2. 2Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg yolks and vanilla.
3. 3Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms; chill for 30 minutes.
4. 4Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter.
5. 5Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until just set but not browned; cool completely.
6. 6Spread dulce de leche on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich with another.
7. 7Roll the edges of each sandwich cookie in shredded coconut.

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